CVE-2019-0571 Privilege escalation in Windows 10
An attacker can exploit improper file handling in the Windows Data Sharing Service to elevate privileges on affected Windows systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-0571?
CVE-2019-0571 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 8 Jan 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Data Sharing Service improperly handles file operations, aka "Windows Data Sharing Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Windows Server 2019, Windows 10 Servers. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0572, CVE-2019-0573, CVE-2019-0574.
Weakness: CWE-706
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-0571?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0571?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-0571 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-0571 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-0571 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-6rcf-3v9w-frxh.